Kinematograph year book (1935)

Digest of Acts. 153 TRANSIT BY RAIL. Railway Regulations in regard to Film Boxes. — The specification of the Railway Clearing House of the type of metal boxes required by the Railway Companies to be used for the transit of films is as follows : Boxes must be rectangular, wood-lined cases, to hold not more than six films and measure not more than 14^ inches outside either way. They must be made of galvanised iron of not less thickness than .022 of an inch (No. 25 b.g.) for the small one and two film cases, and not less than .028 of an inch (No. 23 b.g.) for the larger sizes (three to six film cases) . All the corners of the sides and bottom must be strengthened by folding seams, the top of the body having wired edges turned inwards. The hinge lid must be turned down all round for a depth of one and a quarter inches. It must fit over the body of the case and have wired edges turned outwards. It must be attached to the body by two strong hinges, firmly riveted to both body and lid, and fastened by stout wire hasps fitting over iron staples riveted to the front of the case. Each hasp and staple must be locked, either by padlock or by a spring safety hook, permanently to the staple by a short length of stout chain. Cases for one and two films need only have one clasp and staple fastening ; other sizes must have two. Other conditions are that a thin metal label frame, open at the top, must be riveted to the case in such a position that the top edge of the label frame is covered by the lid when closed ; all the boxes must be completely lined with *plain w ood of half -inch thickness fastened by rivets to the lid and body of the case ; the following words must be painted in black on the lid : " Cinema Films," in one-inch block letters, and " Keep in a cool place," in letters five-eighths of an inch depth. No other lettering must appear on the lid. The name and address of the owners may be painted on the sides or ends, and the cases must be unpainted. OTHER LEGISLATION. Houses (Additional Powters) Act, 1919. Gives powers to Councils to make orders prohibiting the construction of works or theatres on grounds that the production of dwelling accommodation is likely to be delayed by a deficiency of labour or materials arising out of the employment of labour, or material in the construction of such wTorks or buildings. Any person aggrieved by such an order of prohibition can appeal, subject to the rules of procedure set down by the Ministry. A Tribunal of Appeal can be set up under this Act to hear appeals against any such Order. Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910. Where it is desired to sell intoxicating liquors by retail on the premises a Licence must be obtained. Refreshment Houses Act, 1860. Any House, Room or Building can be opened for Public resort and entertainment between 10 p.m., and 5 a.m., but if not being licensed for beer, wine and spirits must take out a Refreshment House Excise Licence. Sunday Observance Act, 1781. Any house opened for Public amusement or debate on a Sunday to which persons shall be admitted by payment of money shall be deemed a Disorderly House — Penalty ^200 for every Sunday opened. (Note) — If a reasonable number of persons are admitted free there is no offence under the Act in making a charge for a reserved seat ; it will be noted that the Act speaks of admission, not to a seat, but to the entertainment. Finance Act, 1920. This was an Act passed to grant certain duties to Customs and Inland Revenue, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to Customs 7red Astaire in "Roberta" — Radio, of course !